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Commencement

Saturday, May 10, 2025 // 1:00–3:00 PM

Graduation Rehearsal

Time to pick up your SASH, PROCESSION CARD AND TICKETS
Please note, you are required to attend only one of the rehearsals listed below.

  • Monday, April 28, 2025, from 12:00–1:30 pm in Nalanda Events Center
  • Tuesday, April 29 2024, from 12:00–1:30 pm in PAC (Performing Arts Center) 

Graduation Details

Naropa University’s Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony will be held in Macky Auditorium (on the University of Colorado at Boulder campus) on Saturday, May 10 at 1:00–3:00 pm.

  • Graduates are required to be at Macky Auditorium (inside) an hour before starting time. Doors will open 45 minutes before starting time for guests. The ceremony usually lasts between 2.5 – 3.0 hours.
  • No food or drinks are allowed inside the auditorium, with the exception of water. You may bring your own water bottle and water fountains are available in the Macky lobby.

The auditorium is a short walk from Naropa University’s Arapahoe Campus, and many people prefer to walk up the hill to the auditorium. Free parking is available at Naropa and paid parking is available outside Macky. Get more information on directions and parking. 

Livestream 

Naropa University will offer a real-time live video stream of its upcoming commencement ceremony. Link will be provided later.

Tickets

Each graduating student can apply for a maximum of 6 tickets.

No one (other than graduating students) is allowed inside Macky Auditorium without a ticket. Tickets may be obtained  through the Office of Student Success; please watch your Naropa email for information.  

Reception

A reception will be held at the Nalanda Events Center immediately following the ceremony at Macky Auditorium. 

If you have any questions concerning commencement, please don’t hesitate to contact tashi@naropa.edu.  

Additional Resources

DOWNLOAD LIST OF BOULDER HOTELS
WATCH VIDEO OF SPRING '24 COMMENCEMENT
WATCH VIDEO OF SPRING '23 COMMENCEMENT

We are pleased to share that our StageClip site has been published and the clips from our Spring 2024 Commencement have started to go out to graduates. You can search by graduate name on our microsite, and graduates will also be sent a direct link to their individual clip. 

DOWNLOAD YOUR CLIP FROM SP '24 COMMENCEMENT

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Naropa Campuses Closed on Friday, March 15, 2024

Due to adverse weather conditions, all Naropa campuses will be closed Friday, March 15, 2024.  All classes that require a physical presence on campus will be canceled. All online and low-residency programs are to meet as scheduled.

Based on the current weather forecast, the Healing with the Ancestors Talk & Breeze of Simplicity program scheduled for Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday will be held as planned.

Staff that do not work remotely or are scheduled to work on campus, can work remotely. Staff that routinely work remotely are expected to continue to do so.

As a reminder, notifications will be sent by e-mail and the LiveSafe app.  

Regardless of Naropa University’s decision, if you ever believe the weather conditions are unsafe, please contact your supervisor and professors.  Naropa University trusts you to make thoughtful and wise decisions based on the conditions and situation in which you find yourself in.

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